Assam Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC) President Bhupen Kumar Borah criticized the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led state government, accusing them of artificially inflating the GDP to secure loans. He also attacked Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma over various unfulfilled promises made by the BJP.
Accusations of GDP Inflation and Financial Mismanagement
Borah accused the Himanta Biswa Sarma-led government of artificially inflating the GDP to secure loans, expressing concern over the state’s increasing debt burden. He pointed out a substantial increase in borrowing, from Rs 2,757 crore in 2012-13 to Rs 17,149 crore in 2021-22, with plans to avail an additional Rs 25,000 crore loan in the future. Borah raised doubts about the government’s proposed plan to take a loan of Rs 50,000 crore in the following year.
Unfulfilled Promises and Job Creation
The APCC chief lamented that the promises made by the BJP-led Assam government regarding progress and development in the state have not materialized. He accused Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma of making false promises regarding job creation but failing to deliver on them. Borah demanded accountability and an explanation from the state government regarding the unfulfilled promises, particularly the promise of providing a total of 22 lakh jobs.
Through his criticism, Borah highlighted the discrepancies between the state government’s claims of providing millions of jobs and the actual scenario on the ground.
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